The pattern: each term = previous × position + some offset. 500×1+115=615, 615×2+34=764, 764×3+21=2313≠1313. Let me try another approach: 500+115=615, 615+149=764, 764+549=1313, 1313+839=2152. The addends (115, 149, 549, 839) don't show clear pattern. Answer D (4000) claimed.